Enjoy a flavorful and nutritious meal with this Easy Chicken Saag recipe, which combines tender chicken with vibrant spinach and aromatic spices to create a comforting dish.
1.5poundschicken breastsboneless, skinless, cut into cubes
1tablespoonolive oil
1largeonionfinely chopped
2clovesgarlicminced
1tablespoongingergrated
1teaspooncumin seeds
1teaspoonground coriander
1teaspoongaram masala
1teaspoonturmeric powder
1cuptomato puree
10ouncesspinachfresh or frozen, thawed
0.5cupwater
0.5cupplain yogurt
1teaspoonsaltor to taste
0.5teaspoonblack pepperfreshly ground
1tablespoonlemon juicefreshly squeezed
Instructions
Preparation Steps
Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds.
Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown. Stir in the garlic and ginger, and cook for another minute.
Add the chicken pieces, turmeric, coriander, and garam masala. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink.
Pour in the tomato puree and bring the mixture to a simmer. Add the spinach and water, and cook until the spinach is wilted and the chicken is cooked through.
Stir in the yogurt, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for a few more minutes, then remove from heat.
Add lemon juice before serving. Serve hot with rice or naan.
Notes
You can substitute fresh spinach with frozen spinach. Adjust spices as per your taste for extra flavor.